This is an album that is probably closer to Americana since it draws on, and is informed by, a host of vernacular American musical genres – jazz, blues, gospel, country, folk, and rock – without pledging sole allegiance to any. What emerges is a glorious musical hybrid that owes its authenticity and integrity to Lloyd’s saxophone improvisations. The introduction of vocalist Lucinda Williams only adds to the stylistic ambiguity – a poet, she has sung in jazz, blues, country, folk and rock settings – and lends a tough, keening edge to this music...This is music that creates its own space, is in no hurry to make its point and is what it is – music of great integrity.

The adaptable Marvels can preach any music gospel, urban or rural. But for all the celebration of the leaders’ shared Southern roots, Lloyd’s refined sax fits Williams’ beautifully rugged voice like a beret on a dusty cowboy.